Perseverance Island; Or, The Robinson Crusoe of the Nineteenth Century: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Perseverance Island; Or, The Robinson Crusoe of the Nineteenth Century: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Perseverance Island; Or, The Robinson Crusoe of the Nineteenth Century is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Frazar, Douglas (1836–1896).
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"Perseverance Island; Or, The Robinson Crusoe of the Nineteenth Century" by Douglas Frazar is a novel written in the late 19th century. This adventure story follows a character who, after a series of maritime disasters, finds himself shipwrecked on a deserted island in the South Pacific. Drawing on his ingenuity and skills, he attempts to survive and thrive in this unfamiliar environment, focusing on themes of resilience, resourcefulness, and the indomitable human spirit. The opening of the narrative introduces the protagonist and provides the backstory of his life as a sailor, detailing his aspirations for adventure that culminate in joining the ill-fated expedition aboard the schooner "Good Luck." After navigating treacherous seas and facing storms, the crew suffers devastating losses, leading to the shipwreck. The protagonist survives the chaos of the storm, finds himself washed ashore on an unknown island, and begins to contemplate his situation, setting the stage for his struggle for survival. Filled with emotional depth and survival challenges, the beginning wastes no time immersing the reader into the hardships faced by the protagonist, highlighting both his vulnerabilities and strengths.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Perseverance Island; Or, The Robinson Crusoe of the Nineteenth Century
- Author credits: Frazar, Douglas (1836–1896)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Family -- Juvenile fiction
- Fishing -- Juvenile fiction
- Gold -- Juvenile fiction
- Hunting -- Juvenile fiction
- Islands -- Juvenile fiction
- Pirates -- Juvenile fiction
- Robinsonades
- Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
- Utopias -- Juvenile fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
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